Senior Paralegal
We are seeking a Senior Paralegal to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan (USAO WDMI) in Grand Rapids, MI. Your responsibilities will focus on supporting appellate litigation through legal research, drafting filings, and advising on developments in federal criminal law and Department of Justice policy. This is a part-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, job stability and security. Apply today! RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform legal research and writing to assist AUSAs with pleadings, briefs, and responses
- Draft filings for the U.S. District Court and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Focus on post-conviction and appellate matters under 18 U.S.C. §§ 2255 and 3582
- Support AUSAs in cases involving motions to vacate or modify sentences
- Develop knowledge of applicable law and DOJ policy to prepare accurate pleadings
- Maintain awareness of changes in law and DOJ policy impacting appellate matters
- Review case files and conduct research to prepare drafts for AUSA review
- Assist the Appellate Chief in preparing guidance for AUSAs on legal developments
- Provide advice on DOJ policy updates affecting appellate and post-conviction cases
- Support the Appellate Chief and AUSA Supervisors in reviewing pleadings for accuracy
- Ensure uniformity and compliance of pleadings prepared by AUSAs
- Report directly to the Appellate Chief of the USAO-WDMI
- Working knowledge of federal criminal law and procedure
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience working as a paralegal or attorney
- Experience conducting independent research and writing
- Experience with appellate legal work
- Undergraduate degree is required
- Law Degree is preferred
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Not eligible for telework
- U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
- Must successfully pass a background investigation
- U.S. Department of Justice
- Occasional travel may be required
- 20 hours per week between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday
- Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
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